Puneri Paltan secured their first PKL trophy by defeating Haryana Steelers in a thrilling match on March 1. The exciting finale at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex in Hyderabad ended with a 28-25 victory for Puneri Paltan.
The Puneri Paltan defense took an early lead by tackling Haryana Steelers’ raiders Shivam Patare and Vinay. Despite this, the Steelers got on the scoreboard, and Rahul Sethpal’s solid defense kept the game interesting.
The first half was closely contested, with Haryana Steelers responding well to Puneri Paltan’s raids. However, a game-changing moment occurred when Pankaj Mohite executed a Super Raid, earning four points and giving Puneri Paltan a significant lead. The score was 13-10 in favor of Puneri Paltan at halftime.
In the second half, Puneri Paltan widened their lead with an All-Out resulting from Mohit Goyat’s raiding. Despite this setback, Haryana Steelers fought back, securing bonus points to close the gap.
Pankaj Mohite emerged as the hero for Puneri Paltan in the Grand Finale. Though Siddharth Desai of Haryana Steelers showed resilience, Puneri Paltan held their ground. In the end, Puneri Paltan sealed their maiden PKL trophy, proving their status as the best team in Season 10.
Top Performers:
Puneri Paltan
– Best Raider: Pankaj Mohite (9 raid points)
– Best Defender: Gaurav Khatri (4 tackle points)
Haryana Steelers
– Best Raider: Shivam Patare (6 raid points)
– Best Defender: Mohit (3 tackle points)
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